The Court of Appeal has ordered the parties involved in the ongoing Rivers State House of Assembly crisis to maintain the status quo. The order was given in a suit filed by Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule and 24 others against Rt Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo and five others.
The court’s decision is aimed at preserving the current state of affairs in the state’s legislative arm until a final determination is made on the matter. The parties involved have been directed to maintain the status quo and avoid taking any steps that could affect the outcome of the case.
The suit, marked CA/PH/198/2024, was instituted by Amaewhule and others seeking to resolve the crisis in the state’s assembly. The crisis has been ongoing for several months, with both sides accusing each other of attempting to undermine the legislative process.
The Court of Appeal’s order is seen as a temporary measure to prevent further escalation of the crisis until a final decision is made. The court’s decision is expected to have significant implications for the ongoing crisis in the Rivers State House of Assembly.
The parties involved have been ordered to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the appeal. The court’s decision is final and binding until a further appeal is made to a higher court.
The development is being closely watched by political observers and stakeholders in the state, who are eager to see how the crisis will be resolved. The Rivers State House of Assembly has been plagued by crisis in recent months, with both sides accusing each other of attempting to undermine the legislative process.
